| ZIP Code | 20715 |
|---|---|
| City | Bowie |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Area Code | 227/240/301 |
| Elevation | 109 ft |
| Latitude | 38.986806 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.736266 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.5% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 183 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,732 (21.6%) |
| Some College | 1,665 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 2,089 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,239 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,338 (48.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $139,962 ▲ 83% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $437,600 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,523/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,168 |
| Vacant Units | 198 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,168 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 198 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 20715 is located in Bowie, Maryland, within Prince George's County. With a population of 26,519, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 20715 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $139,962 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20715 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $437,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,523 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 20715 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.7%. Residents are well-educated — 55.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20715 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 20715 in Bowie, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,519 residents, a median household income of $139,962, and a median home value of $437,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.